Chiefs Teicher:Grading the Chiefs vs. the Raiders

**Tribal Warfare** · 09-20-2009, 11:05 PM

Grading the Chiefs vs. the Raiders

Rushing offense

Grade: B

The raw numbers were fine, but they didn’t give the Chiefs the lift they needed.

Passing offense

Grade: D-

Matt Cassel made the big-time TD throw to Dwayne Bowe but otherwise was a liability in his first start for the Chiefs.

Rushing defense

Grade: A-

A strong effort against a determined running attack.

Passing defense

Grade: B-

A nice performance for 3 1/2 quarters, but what happened after that?

Special teams

Grade: C-

Coverage was good, but Chiefs kickers were outdone by their Oakland counterparts.

Coaching

Grade: F

Plenty of strange decisions from Todd Haley. If the Chiefs had taken that field goal at the end of the first half instead of being greedy …

King_Chief_Fan · 09-21-2009, 08:30 AM

Taking the field goal opportunity would have still been there if Cassel threw the ball away or into the end zone incomplete. I put that on Cassel and the receiver. I will coaching a failing grade for changing the D plan the last two minutes of the game.

Molitoth · 09-21-2009, 08:39 AM

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Grade: F

Plenty of strange decisions from Todd Haley. If the Chiefs had taken that field goal at the end of the first half instead of being greedy …

Sigh... Haley didn't call a play directed at the flat... that play was intended to go to the End Zone or out of bounds. Cassel made the poor decision there.

**Bane** · 09-21-2009, 08:41 AM

Well like I've said,we can only get better and go up from here.

LaChapelle · 09-21-2009, 08:43 AM

Croyle pulled a stupid ass move last week that Haley got blamed for. Or took the blame for.

wild1 · 09-21-2009, 08:44 AM

To say Cassel was a liability is stupid. He completed over 60% and had a lot of balls that should have been caught besides. He made a couple of mistakes, but he produced the team's only touchdown and they sure as heck weren't going to move the ball much on the ground.

bobbything · 09-21-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Passing defense

Grade: B-

A nice performance for 3 1/2 quarters, but what happened after that?

Predictable zone happened.

Fish · 09-21-2009, 08:59 AM

LOL....

LEAVE HALEY ALONE!

Molitoth · 09-21-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

LOL....

LEAVE HALEY ALONE!

FloridaMan88 · 09-21-2009, 09:12 AM

That little out play the Chiefs tried multiple times (including on that fateful play to end the first half) needs to go. It reeks of the infamous 2 yard swing pass play to Kimble Anders the Chiefs loved so much back in the day.

**HemiEd** · 09-21-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

Croyle pulled a stupid ass move last week that Haley got blamed for. Or took the blame for.

Haley is a leader, nice to see that change. It WILL pay dividends.

BigChiefFan · 09-21-2009, 10:00 AM

We lost by 3 points, to a team with superior talent. BFD.

bobbything · 09-21-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

We lost by 3 points, to a team with superior talent. BFD.

We let Jamarcus Russell drive 80 yards to a victory in the closing minutes of the game. Jamarcus Russell is not a superior talent. I bet he doesn't lead another drive like that in the next 2 years.

BigChiefFan · 09-21-2009, 10:31 AM

Shit happens. We are a team in transition, that is devoid of talent, and installing new offense and defense. We kept it close. They had one big play and it costs us, but I'm more interested in looking at THE BIGGER PICTURE and seeing how the defense has already improved. Just like any other team, once we get Cassell more weapons, I suspect he'll play better. Again, Rome wasn't built in a day.

**notorious** · 09-21-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

We lost by 3 points, to a team with superior talent. BFD.

It's how we lost. Complete domination until we let the worst QB in the league drive down for the TD.

The score should have been 31 to 6. Losers lose games they should own.

09-20-2009, 11:05 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $932813	Teicher:Grading the Chiefs vs. the Raiders Grading the Chiefs vs. the Raiders Rushing offense Grade: B The raw numbers were fine, but they didn’t give the Chiefs the lift they needed. Passing offense Grade: D- Matt Cassel made the big-time TD throw to Dwayne Bowe but otherwise was a liability in his first start for the Chiefs. Rushing defense Grade: A- A strong effort against a determined running attack. Passing defense Grade: B- A nice performance for 3 1/2 quarters, but what happened after that? Special teams Grade: C- Coverage was good, but Chiefs kickers were outdone by their Oakland counterparts. Coaching Grade: F Plenty of strange decisions from Todd Haley. If the Chiefs had taken that field goal at the end of the first half instead of being greedy …
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09-21-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
King_Chief_Fan Praise Him Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: none ya Casino cash: $5915486	Taking the field goal opportunity would have still been there if Cassel threw the ball away or into the end zone incomplete. I put that on Cassel and the receiver. I will coaching a failing grade for changing the D plan the last two minutes of the game.
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Bane C.H.I.E.F.S Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: **** your face Casino cash: $10005055	Well like I've said,we can only get better and go up from here.
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LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Croyle pulled a stupid ass move last week that Haley got blamed for. Or took the blame for.
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09-21-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
wild1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 31040 Casino cash: $10004900	To say Cassel was a liability is stupid. He completed over 60% and had a lot of balls that should have been caught besides. He made a couple of mistakes, but he produced the team's only touchdown and they sure as heck weren't going to move the ball much on the ground.
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09-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#8
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2298919	LOL.... LEAVE HALEY ALONE! __________________
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09-21-2009, 09:12 AM	#10
FloridaMan88 Mahomes: We Are All Witnesses Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $3182906	That little out play the Chiefs tried multiple times (including on that fateful play to end the first half) needs to go. It reeks of the infamous 2 yard swing pass play to Kimble Anders the Chiefs loved so much back in the day.
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BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	We lost by 3 points, to a team with superior talent. BFD. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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09-21-2009, 10:31 AM	#14
BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	Shit happens. We are a team in transition, that is devoid of talent, and installing new offense and defense. We kept it close. They had one big play and it costs us, but I'm more interested in looking at THE BIGGER PICTURE and seeing how the defense has already improved. Just like any other team, once we get Cassell more weapons, I suspect he'll play better. Again, Rome wasn't built in a day. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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